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Sharp Dressed Sour Cherry, Blackberry And Blueberry

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A tart, refreshing fruited sour at 5 %, and the brewery's biggest fruit addition yet: 100 kg of sour cherry, blackberry and blueberry. The fruit does the talking while the sourness keeps the glass bright. A fruit-forward sour for anyone who likes it sharp and berry-packed. It has been poured on draught at the BeerRiff taproom in Swansea.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartsour
fruity
tart
sour
dark fruit
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced dark fruit character—ripe sour cherry and blackberry dominate the foreground, layered with subtle blueberry notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sharp Dressed Sour Cherry, Blackberry And Blueberry

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a subtle ruby undertone emerges from the generous addition of dark berries. The beer presents bright clarity with a delicate white head that recedes steadily, leaving a thin collar of lacing around the glass. Fine carbonation creates a soft visual effervescence throughout the body.

pale goldenruby tingedbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced dark fruit character—ripe sour cherry and blackberry dominate the foreground, layered with subtle blueberry notes. A gentle tartness underlies the fruit, suggesting the lactic souring process without aggressive vinegar notes. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and berried, with a clean, refreshing quality.

dark fruit forwardsour cherry prominenttart and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately tart, with the three-fruit blend creating a complex berry acidity that sits comfortably alongside the lactic sourness. Mid-palate develops a natural brightness without harshness, the dark fruits providing depth and a second wave of flavour. At 5% ABV, the beer drinks light and refreshing, the acidity cutting cleanly without leaving residual astringency.

bright acidityfruit-driven palateclean and crispberry complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with the tart berry character fading gracefully. A lingering subtle sourness and gentle fruit echo remain on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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